Dual diagnosis rehabs are centers which deliver rehabilitation to address both mental health and addiction issues simultaneously. Dual diagnosis is an extremely prevalent circumstance for people involved in drug abuse, as individuals with mental health problems often medicate themselves with alcohol and drugs to to feel some kind of temporary respite from their disorder. Inside a dual diagnosis rehab, rehab counselors can help individuals through a detailed treatment plan all aimed at restoring and replenishing mental, physical and emotional health as well as addressing substance abuse problems. Offering a secure setting is vital to ensure dual diagnosis clients can feel at ease and remain undistracted from circumstances that could cut across their treatment plan and progress. Rehabilitation counselors will work to spot environmental factors in the client's life including negative relationships or other things that have to be addressed in order for the individual to stay mentally healthy and sober t after they leave dual diagnosis rehab. Dual diagnosis clients also reap the benefits of behavioral rehab which will help them develop more efficient coping mechanisms so they are able to better handle life situations more effectively when they leave dual diagnosis rehab instead of turning to drugs and alcohol as a possible solution.